Friday, 19 June 2009

Sheffield town centre

So my last post, ages ago, was unfortunately about the redevelopment of the Moor- which now seems to have stopped completely. If you have seen the rubble lately, it seems to gbe in the same old state as when they first knocked eveything down.

It's a crying shame that the government backed project should stop right now, as Sheffield was just starting to take shape. I look forward to seeing it up and running again in the near future.

Friday, 20 March 2009

Sheffield Shopping: The Moor

I drive past the Moor (well what used to be the Moor) about 3 or 4 times a week, and I am very excited about what lays in store for the new shopping zone.

It's a bit of a shame it is taking them so long to complete it, the city centre needs sorting out sooner rather than later, especially while times are so tough. Leeds and Nottingham have had enough visitors from Sheffield over the last few decades, we need to stop this ASAP!

Monday, 9 March 2009

Sheffield Wednesday lose at home, United get decent point....

Another poor result for Wednesday as their yoyo form continues. Some poor decisions by the referee and a lack of clear cut chances lead to a 1 nil home defeat to Wolves. Wolves are now looking good for automatic promotion, but there is still a way to go.

Sheffield United got what could be considered a decent point away at QPR. No teams will expect to take 3 points from Loftus Road these days, and a point keeps the Blades in touch with the play-off race.

Sunday, 8 March 2009

Cafe Rouge Sheffield

For a change we (my missus, bambina and I) decided to go to Cafe Rouge in Sheffield for a spot of Sunday lunch. I love French food but never make the effort to try this Cafe next to Sheffields peace gardens.

I had a steak and fries with a butter sauce, which was ok but nothing special. I could taste the charcoal of the grill on the edges of the steak, despite it being cooked medium. My partner has chicken with potatos and the potatos were not cooked through properly.

Nice idea to pop out for dinner - disappointing result!


Neil Palmer

Saturday, 4 October 2008

Sheffield Road

Hathersage Road is a road in Sheffield. It leads south-west from the suburb of Whirlow to the border between Hathersage and Sheffield, before becoming Sheffield Road at the point called Surprise View. The road starts at bridge on the Limb Brook, the former boundary between Yorkshire and Derbyshire. There the road changes name from Ecclesall Road South to Hathersage Road.

Wednesday, 24 September 2008

Sheffield travel

SHEFFIELD TRAVEL

Click Here for an AREA MAP This link will open up a new browser on your screen with a zoom-able map of the area, courtesy of Multimap, including many local links such as Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs, Properties for Sale, Home Pages, Local Info Pages, Tourist Destinations and Golf Clubs.

COACH TRAVEL

Visitors to Sheffield will find that the most economical way to get to Sheffield is by coach. National Express run a service arriving at the Pond Street coach terminal in the city centre. Fares do vary according to the time and day of travel and they change quite often. Anticipated return fare from London is £16.50. There are also special offers from time to time. They run a coach trip service to London running 42 trips per week. In London, find the Victoria Coach Station near to the Victoria Underground and main line stations. It is then a walk or shuttle trip of a few hundred yards to the coach station. To be sure of a ticket or availability, ring them on 0990 808080 firstly or on 0990 010104 for details of local agents where you may obtain tickets. National Express do run services to Sheffield from some major airports.

BUS SERVICES

South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive - timetables and other information for local bus, rail and tram services. First Mainline - Sheffield's leading bus operator with its Overground Route Plan

TRAM SERVICES

Stagecoach Supertram - timetables, journey planner, ticket information etc.

Sheffield homes

Sheffield Homes was set up in 2004 to transform the city’s council housing. They provide excellent housing management services to around 42,000 households and are delivering the largest Decent Homes programme in the country - investing nearly £700 million in modernising local homes. Their services range from rents and repairs to keeping estates clean and tidy and tackling anti-social behaviour.

Sheffield Homes now manages Council housing in Sheffield and maintains the Council's Housing Register.

For more information on the properties available to rent from the Council and ways in which they can help you find a new home, use this link to visit the Sheffield Property Shop (new window) website.

Sheffield city council

Latest news releases from Sheffield City Council:

Latest Press ReleasesClick on a title to read the full story.
23 September 2008
CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN SOUTH EAST SHEFFIELD : An event to recognise and celebrate the positive contribution young people make to their neighbourhoods in South East Sheffield will be held on Saturday 27 September.
23 September 2008
FULL PICTURE OF DAMAGING IMPACT OF POST OFFICE CLOSURES REVEALED : The damaging impact of Post Office closures on Sheffield has been set out in full for the first time this week (Monday 22 September).
23 September 2008
SHEFFIELD LAUNCHES FIRST URBAN WALKS MAP : A new project has been launched in Sheffield aimed at encouraging less mobile people and those new to walking to use tested routes in their local areas.
23 September 2008
RECORD FINES FOR LITTER LOUTS : Three more litter louts who dropped litter in the city centre have been found guilty in Sheffield Magistrates’ Court.
23 September 2008
MESSY GARDEN IS NOT ACCEPTABLE : Andrew Nicholson, aged 28 of Southey Hall Road has received a court warning about the terrible state of his garden.
22 September 2008
ACHIEVING A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR GLEADLESS VALLEY : Sheffield City Council will commit itself to securing a brighter future for Gleadless Valley by working together with local people, at a roadshow in Newfield Tenants Hall on Tuesday 14th October from 3.30pm to 7.30pm.
22 September 2008
MORE ACTION TO PROTECT NEIGHBOURS FROM TERRIBLE BEHAVIOUR : Two more tenants have lost their homes because they failed to modify their behaviour after repeated warnings.
19 September 2008
“SAVE SHEFFIELD POST OFFICES” NUMBER 10 TOLD : Sheffield said a defiant NO! to Post Office closures today (Friday 19th September) as they delivered an 18,526 name petition to Downing Street.
18 September 2008
FIRST SHEFFIELD AREA PANEL TO MAKE NEW BUDGET DECISIONS : Local councillors are making decisions about how money should be spent in their wards, thanks to a new system introduced by Sheffield City Council.
18 September 2008
NUISANCE NEIGHBOUR GIVEN STRONG WARNING : Sheffield City Council was granted an injunction against a nuisance neighbour in Sheffield County Court this week (15 September).
18 September 2008
SHEFFIELD SCOOPS 20 AWARDS IN YORKSHIRE IN BLOOM : Sheffield is celebrating after scooping a record 20 awards following the announcement of this year’s Yorkshire in Bloom results.
18 September 2008
NEW PERMIT SCHEME FOR HOUSEHOLD WASTE CENTRES : A new permit scheme to prevent traders from disposing of their waste illegally at Sheffield’s Household Waste Recycling Centres is being considered by the City Council’s Cabinet members next Wednesday (24 September).
17 September 2008
SWITCHED ON TO DELIVER ELECTRIC WORKS : A major boost for Sheffield’s economy could take a step forward next Wednesday (24th September) as Cabinet Members at Sheffield City Council consider providing new investment for Electric Works. The building provides the central hub of Sheffield’s Digital Campus.
17 September 2008
ATTAINMENT TOP OF THE AGENDA IN SHEFFIELD : Achieving a step change to increase levels of aspiration and pupil attainment performance for all young people in Sheffield is set to be discussed at a meeting of Sheffield City Council’s Cabinet next week (24 September 2008).
17 September 2008
SHEFFIELD SCHOOLS NEED GREAT LEADERS : Leadership is the key if we are to build successful schools and give our children a great future, according to a report to be presented at Sheffield City Council’s Cabinet next week (24 September).
17 September 2008
DEBATE ON GETTING A SCHOOL PLACE : Sheffield’s response to a national consultation on school admissions will be discussed publicly at a meeting of Sheffield City Council’s Cabinet next week (24 September 2008).
16 September 2008
EXCITING CHANGES AT MOUNT PLEASANT PARK! : Work will begin this autumn to open up Sharrow’s Mount Pleasant Park and make it more accessible.
16 September 2008
PARALYMPICS CLOSE MARKED BY KIDS’ BOCCIA MATCH : Children from three Sheffield schools will be marking the end of the Paralympic Games by taking part in an inter-school boccia tournament this week, (Wednesday 17 September, 1pm – 3pm).
16 September 2008
CELEBRITIES SPEAK OUT AGAINST KNIFE CRIME : A new hit single to speak out against knife crime will be performed live in Sheffield this week (Thursday 18 September).
15 September 2008
TOWN HALL WEDDING AND CIVIL PARTNERSHIP OPEN DAY : Prospective couples can find out what Sheffield Town Hall offers as a wedding and civil partnership venue at an open day this weekend.